I forgot to mention yesterday, that the Yupo I was using was part of a gift pack from Sandy Sandy. Her work on Yupo is amazing. I am sure you have seen it, she is participating in Leslie’s challenge.
Thank you Sandy!
Today’s piece is on more of that Yupo. Again I started with paint and Saran wrap. At first, I did not see anything, and I thought I would have to trash it. I used acrylics that were left over. I tried scratching off some of the acrylic, and it’s on there baby!
I set the painting aside, when I came back to it, I saw the shape of the head, beard, and shirt. I left the face color untouched. I did add white to the eyes, but the shapes were there. The wrinkles, mouth and nose. I completed this in about 30 minutes.
Maybe he is just thoughtful, contemplative. At first I thought I saw his arms in front, as if he was resting his chin on his hands. Not quite sure now, if a little color would bring them out, or look like a mistake.
Loneliness. Mixed media on Yupo, 7 x 8. © 2014 Sheila Delgado
While I worked, I thought of this song…
For some reason, Mr. Lonely reminded me of Joe Cocker, so I will leave you with this. A little more upbeat, or hopeful at least.
Have a great Wednesday, take a look at all the great art created today!
Love this! Again I think this one is on the same top level as your Sorrow painting. Definitely a keeper and precious. I feel that if they were shown in a gallery they’d cause quite a stir.. carry on like this Sheila and you’ll have a brilliant collection to show and make a fortune 🙂 I’m serious hey! These works are really great!
WOW thanks so much Sylvie! Gallery level huh! Thank you!
Dirty Shirts? Sometimes I think I should get dressed up to paint rather than to wear my worn out faded and frayed and hole-y polo shirts. I wear my apron when I can find it – not so easy during the 30-30. I’ve used acrylic on Yupo – but have found that it’s a lot of fun to use watercolor, because it is so flexible.
This painting is again full of strong emotion. Did you title it?
I did name it Loneliness, but I don’t think that is quite right. Still thinking about it. I am sitting here in a shirt with a hole on the elbow, and a few splatters of paint on one arm. One of my favorite “work shirts”. ha ha ha
It’s great to see you doing the 30/30 challenge, Sheila. 🙂
Thanks so much Katherine, I love seeing your canvases each day too!
OH WOW!!! I love what you are doing with the YUPO Sheila! this piece is amazing. I could stare at it forever. The textures, colors, composition and mood are all very striking! He reminds me of a famous artist I’ve seen photos of. Manet, maybe? I think he has the look of a somewhat tormented artist anyway. Thanks so much for the mention! Keep up the great, creative work my friend!! Happy creating!
Thank you Sandy! You’re right, he does look like an artist! Dirty shirt and all. Thanks for stopping by Sandy 🙂 Have fun today!